$110 million in improvements proposed for Des Moines

City Council told blight, infrastructure are key improvement areas

12:35 AM,
Oct. 8, 2013

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Des Moines' neighborhoods need up to $110 million in investment over the next five years to help address blighted properties, make improvements to streets and curbs, and produce a marketing campaign about the benefits of living in the capital city, according to a Capital Crossroads report presented to the Des Moines City Council on Monday morning.

"It's a figure that for some may be staggering, but it's an investment that's so important to be made, and we believe there are resources available within the community when the story is told," said Russ Cross of Wells Fargo, who served as chairman ...